spikes can get stuck in the track, making it harder to pivot. And when races are sometimes decided by a fraction of a second, that can make a difference between gold and silver.

On Sunday, Noah Lyles won the gold medal ... Lyles made Olympic track and field history as well as footwear history. The 27-year-old sports icon wore the adidas Adizero Y-3 spikes on the track ...

has officially released his track spikes to the public and will also have them on hand. “I was inspired when I noticed so many kids go without and can’t afford track spikes,” Calip said.

The American track and field star, hours after he lunged past Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson to win gold in the 100-meter ... accidentally left her running spikes at her massage therapist's ...

The reason: When making a turn, such as those involved in a 1500m race, spikes can get stuck in the track, making it harder to pivot. And when races are sometimes decided by a fraction of a second, ...